Saturday 26 February 2011

How to use Avocado


Avocados contain vitamins A, D and E.
Avocados contain vitamins A, D and E.

Oil-rich avocados contain high doses of vitamins and minerals, including vitamins A, D and E. This makes them good for your skin and your body. Whether you're looking to use avocado in skin care recipes or incorporate more produce into your diet, you'll find a wide range of uses for this fruit. Avocados grow in tropical climates and are available year-round in most supermarkets. Try out several new culinary or beauty recipes to incorporate more avocado into your life.

Things You'll Need:

* Avocado
* Cutting board
* Knife
* Spoon
* Olive oil
* Salt
* Pepper
* Red onion
* Chile pepper
* Lime juice
* Cilantro
* Carrot
* Pot
* Blender
* Heavy cream
* Egg
* Honey
* Bowl
* Almond oil
* Vegetable oil

Instructions

Culinary Uses

1 Slice an avocado in half and remove the pit with your fingers. Scoop out the flesh with a spoon. Cut the halves into small squares with a knife. Add the cut avocado to your favorite salad or dress the avocado alone with a splash of olive oil, salt and pepper for a simple side salad.

2 Cut up several avocados in the above fashion, then mash the avocado flesh into a creamy puree using a wooden spoon. Add garlic, red onion, chili pepper, lime juice and cilantro to make guacamole. Guacamole recipes are available online.

3 Cut an avocado in half and remove the pit. Scoop the flesh out with a spoon. Slice the flesh thinly crosswise. Add the sliced avocado to your favorite sandwich, whether it's a grilled cheese, turkey sandwich or hummus wrap.

    Beauty Uses

  1. Boil one carrot in water until it's soft. Then remove the carrot from water. Cut and de-seed an avocado as above and scoop the flesh into a blender, using a spoon. Add the cooked carrot, 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1 egg and 3tablespoons of honey to the blender. Blend into a puree. Then apply this mixture to your face for a mask that helps improve skin tone and texture. Rinse off the avocado mask after 10 to 15 minutes.

  2. Scoop the flesh from one half of an avocado into a bowl. Add five to seven drops of almond oil, then mash together with a spoon. Dab the avocado-almond mix underneath your eyes for a soothing eye cream. Rinse away after five minutes.

  3. Scoop out the flesh from 1/2 an avocado. Add 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil. Mash the two together with a spoon. Spread this mask on your face to soothe dry skin. Leave the mask on for 10 to 15 minutes then rinse it off.